Rolex watch among items stolen after man pushed in to River Leven
A man’s been robbed after being pushed into the River Leven in Alexandria.
A man’s been robbed after being pushed into the River Leven in Alexandria.
The 48-year-old was fishing in the river in Bonhill when he was approached by two men on bikes at around 10:30pm on Friday.
One of the men then pushed him into the water and the other made off with his fishing bag containing fishing equipment and personal items, including a Rolex watch.
The man wasn’t injured, and managed to get home to call police.
The two suspects are described as white, in their late 20s and wearing dark clothing. Both had baseball caps on, one dark coloured, the other light, possibly a Burberry style.
Detective Constable David McKee, Clydebank CID, said today:
“The man had been doing a spot of night fishing in the area, something he does regularly there. The two suspects came up to him (from the Alexandria side of the path) and started chatting but as he stood up to carry on fishing, one of the men pushed him into the water before the two of them made off with his belongings.
“The Rolex watch, is an old style, one he has had for over 20 years and wears all the time. It is of great sentimental value to him and he is devastated by its loss.
“Whilst there were not many people in the area where the robbery happened other than one other fisherman who we have already spoken to, it’s possible that the suspects, who made off after the robbery towards Dumbarton, cycled on to Main St Alexandria.
“If you recognise the description, or have any information that will assist our enquiry, then please contact police.
“We would also ask second hand jewellers to contact us if they are offered the watch and ask the same of anyone who may be offered it in any other way.”
Information can be passed to Clydebank CID via 101. Please quote reference number 4276/21/07 when calling. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111